The Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis issued a total of 24 statements on draft government proposals and Union communications in 2023. The Council assessed 14 draft government proposals and 10 Union communications. Draft government proposals and Union communications of economic and social importance were selected for analysis.

On the basis of standard appraisals, the level of impact assessments for government proposals has improved from the previous year. The average of the standard appraisals improved in 2023 and was 3.6 (on a scale of 5 to 1, where 1 is the highest and 5 the lowest standard). The average for the year before was 3.3. However, it must be taken into account that statements were only issued on 14 proposals. The most typical appraisal of a draft proposal was the second highest appraisal. The most common areas for improvement in government’s draft proposals remained unchanged from previous years. The most shortcomings were in matters related to the technical layout of the proposals and quantitative estimates.

This annual review summarises the findings of the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis on the impact assessments of EU regulation and the quality of legislative drafting in 2023. In addition, the Council presents development ideas on legislative drafting. The Council has noted that urgency has an impact on impact assessments and the quality of legislative drafting. The Council also highlights the importance of assessing fundamental and human rights impacts as well as synergies.